Train accidents often occur because of human error, problems with the track, equipment, and/or signal. Oftentimes many people are injured because of train accidents. There are many factors that lead to a railroad accident and there are many people who may be liable. It is the responsibility of the railroad company to maintain the tracks and the train. But truck and car drivers are responsible if they do not follow laws that are intended to protect against accidents. People who are injured in train accidents may be compensated for their injury, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Gettysburg is a city in Potter County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,352 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Potter County. Gettysburg area historical tornado activity is 42 percent less than the overall U.S. average. The most successful American horse trainer, Steve Asmussen of Laredo, Texas, was born in Gettysburg in 1965.